Marloe Watch Company SceptrevsSlow Watches Jo

The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre at true scale

Sceptre

Slow Watches Jo at true scale

Jo

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

12.7mm

8.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

40h

n/a

MSRP

$399

$319

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Ronda 505.24

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.65mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Lume
Natulite
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 505.24
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$319

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side.

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre for its aesthetic appeal, noting it is more beautiful in person than in photos, and appreciate its solid feel and the complementary nature of the canvas strap against the steel case. One owner highlights the bracelet's good build quality and micro-adjustment capabilities. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability.

Slow Watches Jo

Owners widely praise the Slow Watches Jo as a conversation starter, appreciating its unique octagonal case, vintage feel, and relaxing 24-hour dial that encourages a slower pace of life. Some owners find the one-hand design perfect for weekend wear and note the Italian leather band ages well. However, several users find its one-hand time-telling impractical for precise timekeeping, and small dial digits can be difficult to read. One owner reported a short circuit requiring repair and noted the brand's website is difficult to navigate. Opinions are split on the octagonal case, with some finding it elegant and others preferring round-case models. On balance, owners value the Slow Watches Jo for its unique design and thought-provoking concept, despite its limitations for precise time-telling.

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